The spread is defined as buying one futures contract, and selling a different, but related futures contract. Specifically, when trading the crush spread, you would buy soybeans and sell its respective products, the soybean meal and soybean oil. This is what is referred to as being crushed. If you buy the soybean meal or the soybean oil and sells soybeans, that is what is referred to as being rever...

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Derivative transactions, including futures, are complex and carry a high degree of risk. They are intended for sophisticated investors and are not suitable for everyone.
There are numerous other factors related to the markets in general or to the implementation of any specific trading program which cannot be
fully accounted for in the preparation of hypothetical performance results, and all of which can adversely affect actual trading results.
For more information, see the Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures and Options.